16 Best Mineral Sunscreens, Tested & Reviewed 2024

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Best Tinted Mineral Sunscreen: Kosas DreamBeam Silicone-Free Mineral Sunscreen

Featuring peptides, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and allantoin, DreamBeam combines skin care with SPF. “The lightweight mineral sunscreen formula plumps, hydrates, and smooths skin like a face serum, while a subtle peachy-pink hue corrects discoloration and redness, leaving you with a glowy complexion,” says Glamour associate beauty editor Danielle Sinay in her rave review of the Kosas DreamBeam Sunscreen. “It’s just enough for me to feel confident without any makeup, but so low-key and lightweight it looks and feels effortless, like I have nothing on.”

Type: Lotion / Active ingredient: Zinc oxide / SPF: 40 / Size: 1.3 ounces / Water-resistant: Yes (80 minutes)

Pros: Hydrating, lightly tinted, smoothingCons: Slightly tacky formulaSave on the best mineral sunscreen with these Sephora promo codes.

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Best Mineral Sunscreen for Dark Skin: Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Hybrid SPF 50

While it can be difficult to find mineral sunscreens for darker skin tones, says Dr. King, this brand offers adequate sun protection with an invisible finish. Designed with skin of color in mind, the mineral SPF leaves behind a dewy glow that looks fresh, not chalky. It also soothes and moisturizes as it protects, thanks to a botanical blend of aloe, avocado, and shea butter.

“This is my go-to, because my melanin is so sensitive and the product covers me completely without making me look greasy or blotchy, or giving me a white cast,” our tester Dominique Fluker told us. “My skin also tends to be a bit dry, and BGS is created with jojoba, avocado, vitamin E, and sunflower oil to keep your skin glowing and moisturized.”

Type: Lotion / Active ingredient: Zinc oxide / SPF: 50 / Size: 3 ounces / Water-resistant: Yes (80 minutes)

Pros: Moisturizing, nourishingCons: Watery consistency